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{{Infobox StationStats Oolite| title =Coriolis Station
  
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|dimensions = 1000 x 1000 x 1000
  
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|beacon = N
  
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[[File:Oolite-336.png|800px|thumb|right]]
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== Overview ==
  
== Overview ==
   
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[[Image:cuboctahedron-anim-aka.gif|left]]
  
[[Image:cuboctahedron-anim-aka.gif|left]]
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Though Coriolis stations are by laymen referred to as 'hexagonal in approximate shape', they are in fact cuboctahedra. How the designers initially came to discover the superior solidity inherent in this geometric shape is only speculation, but there is little doubt that their course was staked by the scientific trend of exploring geometric simplicity that signify those times. One unlikely account concerning the Coriolis' conception contends it was a GASEC janitor who presented a model of his own to a scientist in an heated argument over the designs, shouting "cause if it's got movable parts, it's liable to break!"
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Though Coriolis stations are by laymen referred to as 'hexagonal in approximate shape', they are in fact cuboctahedra. How the designers initially came to discover the superior solidity inherent in this geometric shape is only speculation, but there is little doubt that their course was staked by the scientific trend of exploring geometric simplicity that signify those times. One unlikely account concerning the Coriolis' conception contends it was a [[GASEC]] janitor who presented a model of his own to a scientist in an heated argument over the designs, shouting "cause if it's got movable parts, it's liable to break!"
   
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The shift in space station science that inevitably came about would later influence the dodecahedral ([[Dodo station (Oolite)|Dodo station]]) and icosahedral ([[Ico station]]) designs. Later structures like the [[Torus station]] would abandon this tradition for dubious reasons.
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The shift in space station science that inevitably came about would later influence the [[Dodo station (Oolite)|Dodecahedron station]] and [[Icosahedron Station (Oolite) | Icosahedron station]] designs. Later structures like the [[Torus station]] would abandon this tradition for dubious reasons.
   
 
The Coriolis stations landing dock size is the standard; 192m x 64m x 250m (WxHxL)
  
The Coriolis stations landing dock size is the standard; 192m x 64m x 250m (WxHxL)
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See lengthy descriptions from [[the Dark Wheel]] & [[Imprint]] in [[Coriolis Station (Classic)]].
   
 
== Variants ==
  
== Variants ==
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As the Coriolis stations became 'common sight' in the 8 Galaxies, local developers started to develop more variants. It was often the case that certain life-forms needed adaptations or the stations where altered for artistic reasons.
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As the Coriolis stations became 'common sight' in the 8 Galaxies, local developers started to develop more variants. It was often the case that certain life-forms needed adaptations or the stations where altered for artistic reasons. See analysis here: [[P.A. Groove Stations backgrounds]]
   
 
== Politics ==
  
== Politics ==
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== Custom Paintjobs ==
  
== Custom Paintjobs ==
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{|
  
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<gallery>
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| [[Image:smivs'_cori.jpg |thumb|250px|[[Accessories OXP|Smivs' Coriolis Station]]]]
  
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Image:gritty_coriolis.png|[[Gritty Coriolis OXP]]
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Image:smivs'_cori.jpg|[[Accessories OXP|Accessories OXP Coriolis Station (click black blob for a better view)]]
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Image:SungsCori.jpg|[[Shady Sungs|Sungs Shady Coriolis Station]]
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Image:Deepspace Coriolis Station.png|[[Deepspace Ships|Deepspace Coriolis Station]]
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Image:Techgold.jpg|[[P.A. Groove Stations OXP|PAGroove's RaTech Gold Coriolis]]
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Image:Redtec.jpg||[[P.A. Groove Stations OXP|PAGroove's RedTec Coriolis]]
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Image:Waspline.jpg|[[P.A. Groove Stations OXP|PAGroove's Waspline Coriolis]]
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Image:Griff_coriolis_alt.jpg |[[Alternative Coriolis station (Oolite)|Griff's Alternative Coriolis Station]]
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</gallery>
   
 
== Links ==
  
== Links ==
   
 
See also:
  
See also:
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*[[Coriolis Station (Classic)]]
 
*[[Icosahedron Station (Oolite)|Icosahedron Station]]
  
*[[Icosahedron Station (Oolite)|Icosahedron Station]]
 
*[[Dodecahedron Station (Oolite)|Dodecahedron Station]]
  
*[[Dodecahedron Station (Oolite)|Dodecahedron Station]]
 
*[[Rock Hermit (Oolite)|Rock Hermit]]
  
*[[Rock Hermit (Oolite)|Rock Hermit]]
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=== OXPs ===
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*[[HDBG]] - for graphics of the lounge (resource for other OXPs such as [[Docking Fees]])
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*[[Life in the Frontier]] - adventures in the Orbital Station (unfinished, but works)
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=== Inspiration ===
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*[https://www.farfuture.net/Starship%20Geomorphs%20v1.0.pdf Starship/Orbital Station Geomorphs] a pdf download (2021)
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*[[The Dark Wheel]] Classic Elite novella
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*[[Imprint]] Classic Elite novella
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*[[Status Quo]] first novella in the Oolite Saga
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*[[Alien Items]] "Official" Oolite short stories
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* [http://www.aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=16562 Lost in Transit] (Staggerlee, 2014) PDF download linked to Oolite BB. Life of a dockworker on a Coriolis station.
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=== Retextures ===
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*[http://aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=9306 Z-GrOovY System Stations] oxp
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*[[Accessories OXP | Accessories]] oxp - other new textures for stations
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*[[Deepspace Ships]] oxp also contains station textures
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*[[Shady Sungs]] oxp also contains station textures
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*[[Neolite Ships]] oxp also (where?) contains station textures
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*[[Gritty Coriolis OXP]] was probably the earliest retexture (by Xaotik, Feb 2006 or earlier)
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*[[P.A. Groove Stations OXP]] has 6 new textures for the Coriolis

Latest revision as of 22:01, 9 December 2021

Coriolis Station
Coriolis sm.png
Size (metres, W×H×L) 1000 x 1000 x 1000
Manoeuvrability Roll: 8.0
Pitch: 8.0
Rotating Yes
Energy recharge rate 100
Armaments None
Defenders GalCop
OXP or standard Standard
Beacon N



Oolite-336.png


Overview

The first operational Coriolis station was seen in orbit around Lave in 2752, presenting the uniform standard of GalCop space ports for years to come. Designed at the GASEC (Galactic Astronautic and Space Exploration Center) laboratories at Vetitice (around which the semi-functional prototype still orbits) it represented a milestone in space habitat achievement. As previous, far more vulnerable old-school designs were proven surprisingly inferior, and the economic strength of the Galactic Co-operative flexed its new muscles, an unprecedented boom across the known galaxies saw Coriolis stations simultaneously constructed in massive numbers.

Design

Cuboctahedron-anim-aka.gif

Though Coriolis stations are by laymen referred to as 'hexagonal in approximate shape', they are in fact cuboctahedra. How the designers initially came to discover the superior solidity inherent in this geometric shape is only speculation, but there is little doubt that their course was staked by the scientific trend of exploring geometric simplicity that signify those times. One unlikely account concerning the Coriolis' conception contends it was a GASEC janitor who presented a model of his own to a scientist in an heated argument over the designs, shouting "cause if it's got movable parts, it's liable to break!"

The shift in space station science that inevitably came about would later influence the Dodecahedron station and Icosahedron station designs. Later structures like the Torus station would abandon this tradition for dubious reasons.

The Coriolis stations landing dock size is the standard; 192m x 64m x 250m (WxHxL)

See lengthy descriptions from the Dark Wheel & Imprint in Coriolis Station (Classic).

Variants

As the Coriolis stations became 'common sight' in the 8 Galaxies, local developers started to develop more variants. It was often the case that certain life-forms needed adaptations or the stations where altered for artistic reasons. See analysis here: P.A. Groove Stations backgrounds

Politics

Attempts by planetary governments to claim sovereignity over its space ports have rarely been successful, as GalCop has enforced a strict policy to maintain joint station custody, which in effect places it under GalCop authority. By law, a Coriolis or any other GalCop station is politically neutral territory.

Habitat

Being the oldest stations, Coriolis station societies are known to often display wide varieties of humanoids and their well-established cultures, who find the gravitational and respiratory conditions fit for living.

Custom Paintjobs

Links

See also:

OXPs

Inspiration

Retextures

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